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Bojangles Bracelet
$88.00Date and Time: 04/13/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop skill.
Make a wire bracelet using sterling and copper wire and a variety of beads, including Swarovski crystal, stone, and Czech pressed glass. This project is not for those who love perfect symmetry. The end product is asymmetrical, fun, and beautiful–and different, every time you make one!
Catch of the Day–Twined Fish Pendant
$128.00Date and Time: 08/26/2018 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using multiple strands of super thin wire, twine around armatures to create your “catch of the day”, a fish pendant. This twining technique can be adapted to many shapes. Learn to add wire and to color grade the wire for an ombre effect.
Delicate Dangle Earrings
$60.00Date and Time: 01/26/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop--see Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on Jan. 19.
Use your wrapped loop skills to create graduated delicate dangles that are strung between seed beads on a wire loop to create a beautiful pair of earrings. Add a Swarovski crystal on the top and you are ready to wear.
Double Braided Copper Wire Bracelet
$60.00Date and Time: 10/26/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Take yards of copper wire and learn a fast and fun braiding technique. Make two braids and insert them into cones and add a clasp. A fast and furious class.
Dragonfly Pendant
$48.00Date and Time: 07/13/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop.
Use wire, Czech feather beads, and Swarovski crystals to create your own dragonfly. Use it as a pendant, make another for earrings, or hang it in a sunny window.
Gylrs Night Out: Sterling Earring with Pearl Dangle
$60.00Date and Time: 09/21/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this class, your ear wire is the core of the design. Practice your shape with copper. Create your final piece in sterling and dangle a pearl from the end. Simple, clean, elegant, easy.
Snake Weave Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 07/19/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zannetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Students will use three base copper wires and one copper weaving wire to create the snake weave pattern. Embellish Swarovski crystals into the pattern. They will finish off the ends will loops and make their own S hook clasp.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Masks must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols.
Drop Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 09/05/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make wrapped loops. See Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on August 15.
Use your wireworking skills to create the base of the earring and add dangles with Swarovski crystals and precious metal spacer beads.
During the COVID-19 recovery period, classes are limited to 6 people on a first come first served basis via paying the registration fee. Face coverings must be worn during class and participants will be spaced at least 6 feet from each other. Tools will not be shared and will be cleaned before and after use. Please call for more details about our safety protocols. Demos done through Zoom.
Jazzy Linked Wire Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 11/08/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to create consistent wrapped loops and link them to form your own beaded chain long enough to wear as a bracelet. This bracelet class will incorporate a variety of materials into each bracelet. Walk away with a jazzy new piece to add to your collection.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$35 materials fee.
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework
$58.00Date and Time: 01/13/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn how to use jewelry making tools to make a wrapped loop. This skill allows you to make dangles for earrings or pendants that are beautiful and secure. A second skill taught is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to a closed loop such as a chain. You will make earrings from glass, stone, pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
New Class! Baroque Cascade Earrings
$98.00Date and Time: 02/10/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This class will hone your wrapped loop skills. Use a spectrum of colors to connect Swarovski crystals to chain to create a set of cascading earrings. Emphasis will be placed on good wire work skills. One earring will be made in class. Kit materials will allow you to make the second on your own. These earrings retail for $150.
Pre-requisite: making a wrapped loop.
See Intro to Wirework classes on Jan. 15 & Feb. 3.
Copper Wire Herringbone Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 10/11/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using the herringbone weave students will make three different sized components and assemble them into layered drop earrings.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Fancy Beaded Earwires
$60.00Date and Time: 01/24/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using resin flowers, chain, and a dangle, design an earring where the ear wire is part of the design. Participants will manipulate sterling wire to shape the earwire, harden the wire,, and file the end to ensure smooth entry into your ear.
New Class! Mini Posey Basket
$138.00Date and Time: 05/27/2018 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This sweet little basket is perfect for you to imagine gathering the first flowers of spring. Explore twining with fine wire, blending color then making a handle to turn this into the basket for your dreams of spring.
NEW CLASS!! Victorian Lace Wire Bracelet
$98.00Date and Time: 05/21/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This lacy bracelet which is reminiscent of something from the Victorian age, is simple yet elegant and can be made using a simple knitting stitch. Make it as wide or narrow as you prefer. This piece uses fine wire in the color of your choice,Toho seed beads, and a crochet hook to knit your bracelet.
Crystal Cluster Earrings
$88.00Date and Time: 01/22/2022 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. See Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on Jan. 15 or call for a private tutorial.
This class will perfect your wire wrapping skills. Make wrapped loops of Swarovski crystals, pearls, and precious metal beads. Then stack them to make a wild and sparkly cluster. A long ear wire will show off your work.